JP2005103079A - Game machine and simulation program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of preventing a variable display of discrimination information in a variation time shortened state from being monotonous and a simulation program thereof. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is provided with a variable display means for displaying the variable display of the discrimination information including a constant-speed variable display where a variation speed of the discrimination information is constant in conditions that a game ball passes a start area and a game state moving means for moving a game state into a variation time shortened state where at completion of a specified condition, a time in which a constant-speed variable display is displayed is shortened shorter than that in which the constant-speed variable display is displayed in a normal game state, wherein the game machine is provided with a variation speed change means for changing a variation speed of the discrimination information in the constant-speed variable display displayed in the variation time shortened state to a variation speed different from the variation speed of the discrimination information in the constant-speed variable display displayed in the normal game state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  In the present invention, when the special game condition is established, the time during which the variable display of the identification information is displayed is shorter than the time during which the variable display of the identification information is displayed in the normal gaming state. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that changes the gaming state and a simulation program for the gaming machine.

Conventionally, when a special game condition is established, a time during which a variable display of identification information (for example, a special symbol) is displayed (hereinafter referred to as an identification information display time) is shorter than an identification information display time in a normal gaming state. The game state is shortened by changing the game state to a time reduction state (for example, a so-called “time reduction state” or “probability fluctuation state”), turning on a predetermined lamp or displaying a predetermined image. There is known a gaming machine for notifying a player that the state has been changed. (For example, patent document 1).
JP 2003-126382 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, there is a problem that the notification that the gaming state has been shifted to the variation time shortening state is simple and is not interesting. In addition, in conventional gaming machines, the identification information display time in the reduced variation time state is shorter than the identification information display time in the normal gaming state, so the variable display of the identification information in the reduced variation time state is monotonous. There was a problem of becoming.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and notifies the player that the gaming state has been shifted to the state where the variation time is shortened by variable display of identification information (for example, special symbols). It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the variable display of identification information from being monotonous in a state in which the variation time is shortened, and a simulation program for the gaming machine.

  The first feature of the present invention is that variable display means (main display) that displays a variable display of identification information including a constant speed fluctuation display in which the fluctuation speed of the identification information is constant on the condition that the game ball has passed through the starting area. CPU 31 and sub CPU 41) and when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the big hit state is finished), the constant speed fluctuation display is displayed during the normal gaming state. A game machine having a game state transition means (main CPU 31) for shifting a game state to a state where the variation time is shortened (so-called short-time state or probability variation state) that is shortened than a certain time is displayed in the state where the variation time is shortened The fluctuation speed of the identification information in the constant speed fluctuation display is changed to a fluctuation speed different from the fluctuation speed of the identification information in the constant speed fluctuation display displayed in the normal gaming state. And summarized in that comprises a flexible-rate changing means (sub-CPU 41).

  According to such a feature, the gaming machine has a variation speed of the identification information in the constant speed variation display displayed in the variation time shortened state different from the variation speed of the identification information in the constant speed variation display displayed in the normal gaming state. By changing to the changing speed, the gaming machine can prevent the variable display of the identification information (for example, special symbol) in the reduced changing time state from becoming monotonous.

  In addition, the gaming machine can notify the player that the gaming state has been shifted to the variation time shortening state by changing the variation rate of the identification information in the constant velocity variation display.

  The constant speed fluctuation display means that when the variable display of the identification information includes the reach fluctuation display, the constant fluctuation from the start of the variable display of the identification information to the start of the reach fluctuation display of the identification information. If the variable display of the identification information does not include the reach variable display, the variable display of the identification information is displayed after the variable display of the identification information is started until the variable display of the identification information ends. This is a variation display of identification information displayed at a constant variation speed. Further, the variable display of the identification information may include a combination of constant speed fluctuation displays (for example, constant speed fluctuation display (high speed) and constant speed fluctuation display (medium speed)) with different fluctuation speeds.

  The reach variation display is a variation display of identification information for notifying the player that the gaming state may be shifted to the big hit state.

  The second feature of the present invention is that, in the first feature of the present invention, the fluctuation speed changing means displays the fluctuation speed of the identification information in the constant speed fluctuation display displayed in the fluctuation time reduction state in the normal gaming state. The gist of the present invention is to change to a fluctuation speed faster than the fluctuation speed of the identification information in the constant speed fluctuation display.

  According to this feature, the gaming machine has a faster identification information variation speed in the constant speed variation display displayed in the variation time shortened state than the identification information variation speed in the constant speed variation display displayed in the normal gaming state. By changing to the variable speed, the gaming machine can give the player the impression that the variable display of the identification information in the variable time reduction state is shorter than the variable display of the actual identification information.

  Note that if the time during which the variable display of the identification information is displayed is shortened, the number of jackpot determinations made per unit time increases, so that the interest of the game is enhanced.

  A third feature of the present invention is that, in the first feature of the present invention, the fluctuation speed changing means displays the fluctuation speed of the identification information in the constant speed fluctuation display displayed in the fluctuation time reduction state in the normal gaming state. The gist is to change to a fluctuation speed that is slower than the fluctuation speed of the identification information in the constant speed fluctuation display.

  According to such a feature, the gaming machine has a slower variation speed of the identification information in the constant speed variation display displayed in the variation time shortened state than a variation speed of the identification information in the constant speed variation display displayed in the normal gaming state. By changing to a variable speed, the player can watch the process of identifying information being gathered.

  A fourth feature of the present invention is a variable display means for displaying a variable display of identification information including a constant speed fluctuation display in which the fluctuation speed of the identification information is constant on the condition that the game ball has passed through the starting area. When a predetermined condition is established, the gaming state is shifted to a variation time shortening state in which the time during which the constant speed variation display is displayed is shorter than the time during which the constant speed variation display is displayed in the normal gaming state. A simulation program for causing a computer to perform a simulation of a gaming machine having a gaming state transition means displays a variation speed of identification information in a constant speed variation display displayed in a variation time reduced state, a constant speed displayed in a normal gaming state A simulation of a gaming machine equipped with a changing speed changing means for changing to a changing speed different from the changing speed of the identification information in the changing display is performed. And summarized in that to execute the data.

  According to this feature, the fluctuation speed of the identification information in the constant speed fluctuation display displayed in the fluctuation time shortened state is changed to a fluctuation speed different from the fluctuation speed of the identification information in the constant speed fluctuation display displayed in the normal gaming state. By doing so, the simulation program can cause the computer to execute a simulation of the gaming machine that can prevent the variable display of the identification information (for example, special symbol) in the reduced variation time state from becoming monotonous.

  According to the present invention, the player is notified of the fact that the gaming state has shifted to the variable time reduction state by a variable display of identification information (for example, a special symbol), and the variable display of the identification information in the variable time reduction state is monotonous. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the occurrence of a trouble and a simulation program for the gaming machine.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment uses the fluctuation speed of the identification information (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol) in the constant speed fluctuation display displayed in the fluctuation time shortened state, and the fluctuation of the special symbol in the constant speed fluctuation display displayed in the normal gaming state. Change to a variable speed different from the speed.

  The constant speed fluctuation display means that if the variable display of the special symbol includes the reach fluctuation display, the constant fluctuation is displayed after the variable symbol display of the special symbol starts until the reach fluctuation display of the special symbol starts. If the variable display of the special symbol does not include the reach variation display, the variable display of the special symbol is displayed after the start of the variable symbol display of the special symbol. This is a variation display of a special symbol displayed at a constant variation speed. Further, the special symbol variable display may include a combination of constant speed fluctuation displays with different fluctuation speeds (for example, constant speed fluctuation display (high speed) and constant speed fluctuation display (medium speed)).

  The reach variation display is a special symbol variation display for notifying the player that the gaming state may be shifted to the big hit state.

(Composition of gaming machine)
Hereinafter, the configuration of the gaming machine in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing the front side of the gaming machine 10 in this embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a gaming machine 10 includes an outer frame 1 provided for installing the gaming machine 10 in a game hall, an inner frame 2 provided inside the outer frame 1 so as to be openable and closable, A game board 3 provided on the front surface of the inner frame 2, a launch handle 24 configured to launch a game ball toward a game area on the game board 3 by being rotated, and a predetermined game state Speakers 25L and 25R for outputting sound effects and voices for notifying the player that the game has been completed, and decorative lamps 26L and 26R for notifying that the game is in a predetermined pattern by turning on / off in a predetermined pattern It comprises.

  Here, the predetermined gaming state is a “big hit state” that starts on condition that the special symbol is stopped in a predetermined stop mode as a result of the variable display of the special symbol, and the gaming state is shifted to the big hit state. In the jackpot determination to determine whether or not to be performed, a “probability change state” having a high probability of being determined to shift the gaming state to the jackpot state is displayed, and a constant symbol variation display of the special symbol included in the variable symbol special display is displayed. For example, “time-short state” where time is shortened. Note that the time during which the constant speed fluctuation display is displayed is shortened even in the probability variation state.

  Further, the gaming machine 10 is also provided with a card unit 20 configured so that when a prepaid card or the like is inserted, game balls are lent out according to the balance of the prepaid card.

  The game area on the game board 3 includes a special symbol display device 4, a starting port 6, a normal symbol operating gate 7, a big winning port 8, an out port 9, and a general winning port 16. .

  In the predetermined display area of the special symbol display device 4, a variable display of the special symbol is displayed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the start area provided in the start port 6. The special symbol variable display is executed based on a jackpot determination random number or the like extracted on the condition that the game ball has passed through the starting area.

  The start port 6 is configured to extract a jackpot determination random number value or the like on condition that the game ball has passed through the start area provided in the start port 6. The starting port 6 is configured such that when a game ball enters (wins) the starting port 6, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 15 balls) are paid out as a winning ball.

  The normal symbol operating gate 7 is a normal symbol hit determination for determining whether or not to open or close the pair of blades provided in the starting port 6 on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 7. It is configured to extract a random number value for use.

  The big winning opening 8 is opened and closed under a predetermined condition when the gaming state becomes a big hit state, and when a game ball enters (wins) the big winning opening 8, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of gaming balls Are paid out as prize balls.

  The out port 9 receives a game ball that has not entered any of the start port 6, the big winning port 8, the general winning port 16, or the like.

  The general winning opening 16 is configured such that when a game ball enters (wins) the general winning opening 16, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 15 balls) are paid out as winning balls.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a control unit of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit of the gaming machine 10 includes a main control circuit 30, a sub control circuit 40, and a payout / launch control circuit 80.

  The main control circuit 30 includes a main CPU 31, a main ROM 32, a main RAM 33, and a serial communication IC 36.

  The main control circuit 30 is provided with a V-count switch 28S for counting the number of game balls that have passed a specific area (V zone) provided in the special winning opening 8, and the special winning opening 8. A count switch 29S for counting the number of game balls that have passed through the general area, a general winning ball switch 16S for detecting that a gaming ball has won the general winning opening 16, and a normal ball passing through the normal symbol operating gate 7. A passing ball switch 7S for detecting that the game ball has passed, a starting winning ball switch 6S for detecting that the game ball has passed through the starting area provided in the starting port 6, and a pair of blades provided in the starting port 6 A start opening solenoid 6a for opening and closing the door, a large winning opening solenoid 8a for opening and closing the door of the large winning opening 8, and a seesaw that drives a seesaw that distributes game balls that have entered the large winning opening 8 into a specific area and a general area And over solenoid 8b are connected.

  The main CPU 31 performs each process in a “system timer interrupt process” (see FIG. 3A) and a “main process” (see FIG. 3B) described later. A specific description of the main CPU 31 will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, when the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the big hit state ends), the main CPU 31 displays the constant speed fluctuation display in the normal gaming state. The game state transition means is configured to shift the game state to a variation time shortening state (so-called time shortening state or probability variation state) that is shortened from the time for which is displayed.

  The main ROM 32 stores a program for performing each processing in “system timer interrupt processing” (see FIG. 3A) and “main processing” (see FIG. 3B), which will be described later. ing.

  The main RAM 33 is constituted by a DRAM or the like, and stores start-up memory (including a big hit determination random number value) and the like.

  The serial communication IC 36 outputs each command generated by the main CPU 31 to the sub-control circuit 40.

  The sub control circuit 40 includes a sub CPU 41, a sub ROM 42, a sub RAM 43, an image processing circuit 45, a sound processing circuit 46, and a ramp processing circuit 47.

  The sub CPU 41 controls the image processing circuit 45, the sound processing circuit 46, and the ramp processing circuit 47 in accordance with various commands received from the main control circuit 30. Further, the sub CPU 41 performs each process in a “command receiving process (see FIG. 4)” described later.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 and the sub CPU 41 change the identification information including a constant speed fluctuation display in which the fluctuation speed of the identification information (special symbol) is constant on condition that the game ball has passed through the start area. Variable display means for displaying the display is configured.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 41 displays the fluctuation speed of the identification information (special symbol) in the constant speed fluctuation display displayed in the fluctuation time reduction state (time reduction state or probability variation state) in the normal gaming state. In the constant speed fluctuation display, a fluctuation speed changing means for changing to a fluctuation speed different from the fluctuation speed of the identification information is configured.

  The sub ROM 42 stores a program for controlling the image processing circuit 45, the sound processing circuit 46, and the lamp processing circuit 47.

  The sub RAM 43 is configured by a DRAM or the like, and stores various commands received from the main control circuit 30.

  The image processing circuit 45 executes special symbol variable display on the special symbol display device 4 in accordance with control data from the sub CPU 41, and stores the image data ROM 54 for storing various image data and the image data ROM 54. VDP (Video Display Processor) 51 that generates display image data for performing variable display of special symbols based on the image data that is displayed, and a D / D that converts the display image data generated by VDP 51 into an analog signal An A converter 52 and an initial reset circuit 53 for returning various settings to initial values when an abnormality occurs are provided.

  The sound processing circuit 46 outputs sound effects and voices for notifying the player of a predetermined gaming state from the speakers 25L and 25R according to control data from the sub CPU 41, and is a sound for storing various sound data. Based on the sound data stored in the data ROM 63, the sound data ROM 63, a sound source IC 61 for generating an output sound signal for notifying the player of a predetermined gaming state, and an output sound signal generated by the sound source IC 61 And an AMP 62 for amplification.

  The lamp processing circuit 47 includes a decoration data ROM 71 that stores lighting / extinguishing patterns of the decoration lamps 26L and 26R, and a drive circuit 72 that turns on / off the decoration lamps 26L and 26R in accordance with control data from the sub CPU 41. To do.

  The payout / launch control circuit 80 receives a predetermined number of commands in response to a command from the main control circuit 30 that is output on the condition that a game ball has entered the start port 6, the general winning port 16, and the big winning port 8. The payout device 81 for paying out the game ball as a prize ball and the launch device 82 for firing the game ball toward the game area on the game board 3 are controlled.

  When the card unit 20 is connected to the payout / release control circuit 80 and a prepaid card is inserted into the card unit 20, the payout / fire control circuit 80 has a number of games corresponding to the balance of the prepaid card. The dispensing device 81 is controlled so that the ball is lent out.

(Machine machine operation)
Hereinafter, the operation of the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 3A is a flowchart showing a system timer interrupt process executed to interrupt the main process at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 msec). FIG. 3B is a flowchart showing main processing of the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  First, the system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 3A, in step 100, the main CPU 31 saves the information stored in the register.

  In step 110, the main CPU 31 updates values such as a jackpot determination random number value and a normal symbol determination random number value.

  In step 120, the main CPU 31 detects input signals input by the V / count switch 28S, the count switch 29S, the starting winning ball switch 6S, the general winning ball switch 16S, and the like, and determines in accordance with each detected input signal. Perform the process.

  Here, for example, the main CPU 31 extracts the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value according to the input signal input by the start winning ball switch 6S, and the extracted jackpot For example, the determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value are stored as start-up memories in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 33.

  In step 130, the main CPU 31 updates the remaining fluctuation display time of the normal symbols and special symbols that are variably displayed, the remaining opening time of the start port 6 and the big prize winning port 8 in the open state, and the like.

  In step 140, the main CPU 31 outputs game information such as the number of game balls paid out as prize balls and the occurrence of a big hit to a hall computer installed in the game hall.

  In step 150, the main CPU 31 outputs a signal for driving a solenoid or the like that drives the start port 6 and the big winning port 8.

  In step 160, the main CPU 31 outputs the commands (variable display pattern command, stop symbol command, variation shortening command, etc.) set in step 20 (special symbol control processing) described later to the sub-control circuit 40.

  In step 170, the main CPU 31 outputs a command for instructing to display an error such as running out of a ball or a full lower tray on a predetermined lamp.

  In step 180, the main CPU 31 pays out a predetermined game ball as a prize ball in accordance with the type of prize opening into which the game ball has entered (such as the start opening 6, the general prize opening 16, or the big prize opening 8). A command to be instructed is output to the dispensing / firing control circuit 80.

  In step 190, the main CPU 31 restores the information saved in step 100 to the register.

  Next, main processing in this embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 3B, in step 10, the main CPU 31 restores (or initializes) various settings in the gaming machine 10 to the settings stored in the main RAM 33 when the power is turned off last time. ).

  In step 20, the main CPU 31 executes each process relating to the special symbol. Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not to shift the gaming state to the big hit state based on the big hit determination random number value extracted according to the input signal input by the start winning ball switch 6S (big hit) Determination) to determine a special symbol variable display pattern (hereinafter, variable display pattern). Further, when the main CPU 31 determines to shift the gaming state to the big hit state based on the random number value for the big hit symbol extracted according to the input signal input by the start winning ball switch 6S, the special symbol can be changed. A special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a stop symbol) to stop the display is determined. Further, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not to shift the gaming state to the probable change state (or the time saving state) after the big hit state is ended based on the determined stop symbol. Further, the main CPU 31 shifts the variable display pattern command indicating the determined variable display pattern, the stop symbol command indicating the determined stop symbol, and the gaming state to the variation time shortening state (probability variation state or time shortening state). And a variable shortening command indicating that

  In step 30, the main CPU 31 executes each process relating to the normal symbol. Specifically, the main CPU 31 performs a normal hit determination based on a random value extracted on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 7, and based on the result of the normal hit determination, the normal symbol is determined. A command for instructing execution of variable display is generated.

  In step 40, the main CPU 31 updates a value such as a random number for effect to determine the variable display effect content of the special symbol.

  The main CPU 31 repeats the processing from step 20 to step 40 described above.

  Hereinafter, a command reception process executed by the sub CPU 41 each time a command output from the main control circuit 30 is received will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing command reception processing in this embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, in step 201, the sub CPU 41 confirms whether or not a variable display pattern command has been received from the main control circuit 30. Further, the sub CPU 41 proceeds to the process of step 202 when the variable display pattern command is received, and proceeds to the process of step 206 when the variable display pattern command is not received.

  In step 202, the sub CPU 41 confirms whether or not the gaming state is the variation time shortening state based on the variation shortening command received from the main control circuit 30. The sub CPU 41 proceeds to the process of step 204 when the gaming state is in the variation time shortening state, and proceeds to the processing of step 203 when the gaming state is not in the variation time shortening state (in the case of the normal gaming state). Move on.

  In step 203, the sub CPU 41 selects the variation speed and the symbol variation content from the variable display pattern selection table (normal game state) based on the variable display pattern command.

  Specifically, it is as shown below. FIG. 5A shows an example of a variable display pattern selection table (normal game state). As shown in the figure, for example, when the sub CPU 41 receives a variable display pattern command indicating the variable display pattern “1A”, the sub CPU 41 changes the fluctuation speed “high speed” and the symbol fluctuation content “normal fluctuation display (10 seconds) + “Reach fluctuation display (5 seconds)” is selected.

  Here, the normal variation display means that when the variable display of the special symbol includes the reach variation display, the variation of the special symbol that is displayed after the variable symbol display of the special symbol starts until the reach variation display starts. When the reach display is not included in the variable display of the special symbol, the variable display of the special symbol is started after the variable display of the special symbol is started.

  The reach variation display is a special symbol variation display for notifying the player that the gaming state may be shifted to the big hit state. For example, reach variation display means that a special symbol (left) and a special symbol (right) are temporarily stopped at a predetermined special symbol (for example, “7”), and then a special symbol (middle) is a predetermined special symbol. It is a change display of a special symbol displayed until it stops.

  In step 204, the sub CPU 41 selects the variation speed and the symbol variation content from the variable display pattern selection table (variation time shortening state) based on the variable display pattern command.

  FIG. 5B is a diagram showing an example of the variable display pattern selection table (change time reduction state). As shown in the figure, for example, when the sub CPU 41 receives the variable display pattern command indicating the variable display pattern “1B”, the sub CPU 41 displays the fluctuation speed “ultra-high speed” and the symbol fluctuation content “normal fluctuation display (5 seconds)”. + Reach fluctuation display (2.5 seconds) ”is selected.

  In step 205, the sub CPU 41 sets the fluctuation speed and the symbol fluctuation content selected in step 203 or step 204.

  In step 206, data based on a command (command other than the variable display pattern command) received from the main control circuit 30 is set.

  Hereinafter, the variation speed of the special symbol in the normal gaming state and the variation time shortened state will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a comparison between the variation rate of the special symbol (variable display pattern “3A”) in the normal gaming state and the variation rate of the special symbol (variable display pattern “3B”) in the variation time shortening state. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a comparison between the variation rate of the special symbol (variable display pattern “1A”) in the normal gaming state and the variation rate of the special symbol (variable display pattern “1B”) in the variation time shortened state.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the variable display pattern is “3A”, the special symbol (left / right / middle) variable display is performed at a high-speed constant speed. It comprises a combination of a fluctuation display, a medium speed constant speed fluctuation display, and a temporary stop (see FIG. 5A). At this time, the movement of a predetermined character (hereinafter referred to as a notice character) that informs the player that the gaming state may be shifted to the big hit state is displayed in a predetermined display area (for example, the special symbol display device 4). Displayed at medium speed.

  The constant speed fluctuation display is a special symbol fluctuation display that is displayed at a constant fluctuation speed in the normal fluctuation display (other than the reach fluctuation display) included in the special symbol variable display.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), when the game state is a state in which the variation time is shortened and the variable display pattern is “3B”, the variable display of the special symbol (left / right / middle) is super It is composed of a combination of a high-speed constant speed fluctuation display, a medium-speed constant speed fluctuation display, and a temporary stop (see FIG. 5B). At this time, the movement of the notice character is displayed at a high speed (for example, twice the speed (medium speed) in the normal gaming state) in a predetermined display area (for example, the special symbol display device 4).

  That is, the constant speed fluctuation display (ultra-high speed) in which the fluctuation speed is the fastest in the fluctuation time shortened state is displayed at a faster fluctuation speed than the constant speed fluctuation display (high speed) in which the fluctuation speed is the fastest in the normal gaming state. In addition, the notice character in the variable time reduction state is displayed by fast-forwarding (for example, double speed) of the notice character's movement in the normal game state.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the variable display pattern is “1A”, the special symbol (left / right / middle) variable display is performed at high speed. It comprises a combination of a constant speed fluctuation display, a medium speed constant speed fluctuation display, a temporary stop, and a reach fluctuation display (see FIG. 5A). At this time, the movement of the notice character is displayed at a medium speed in a predetermined display area (for example, the special symbol display device 4).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the gaming state is a state where the variation time is shortened and the variable display pattern is “1B”, the variable display of the special symbol (left / right / middle) is super It consists of a combination of a high-speed constant speed fluctuation display, a medium-speed constant speed fluctuation display, a temporary stop, and a reach fluctuation display (see FIG. 5B). At this time, the movement of the notice character is displayed at a high speed (for example, twice the speed (medium speed) in the normal gaming state) in a predetermined display area (for example, the special symbol display device 4).

  In the present embodiment, the constant speed fluctuation display in which the fluctuation speed is the fastest in the fluctuation time reduction state is displayed at a faster fluctuation speed than the constant speed fluctuation display (high speed) in which the fluctuation speed is the fastest in the normal gaming state. However, it may be displayed at a fluctuation speed slower than the constant speed fluctuation display in which the fluctuation speed is the fastest in the normal gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol variable display in the variable time reduction state is composed of an ultra-high speed constant speed fluctuation display, a medium speed constant speed fluctuation display, and a temporary stop, but is not limited thereto. Instead, it may be constituted by an ultra-high-speed constant speed fluctuation display, a high-speed constant speed fluctuation display, and a temporary stop, or may be constituted only by an ultra-high speed constant speed fluctuation display and a temporary stop.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the identification information is a special symbol, but is not limited to this, and may be a normal symbol or a decorative symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming machine 10 changes the gaming state to the variation time shortened state (short time state or probability variation state) on the condition that the big hit state has ended, and the variation speed in the variation time shortened state. It is configured to display the constant speed fluctuation display with the fastest speed at a faster fluctuation speed than the constant speed fluctuation display with the fastest fluctuation speed in the normal gaming state, but is not limited to this. On condition that the number of memories is “4” or more, the game state is shifted to the variable time reduction state, and the constant speed fluctuation display in which the fluctuation speed is the fastest in the variable time reduction state is changed in the normal game state. You may comprise so that it may display with a fluctuation speed faster than the constant speed fluctuation display which is the fastest speed.

(Actions and effects of gaming machines)
According to the present embodiment, the gaming machine 10 changes the variation speed of the special symbol in the constant speed variation display displayed in the variation time shortened state from the variation rate of the special symbol in the constant speed variation display displayed in the normal gaming state. By changing to a faster fluctuation speed, the gaming machine 10 can prevent monotonous variable display of the special symbol in the fluctuation time reduction state.

  In addition, the gaming machine 10 can notify the player that the gaming state has been shifted to the variation time shortening state by changing the variation rate of the special symbol in the constant velocity variation display.

  Further, the gaming machine 10 can give the player the impression that the variable display of the special symbol in the state where the variation time is shortened is shorter than the actual variable display of the special symbol.

  In addition, the gaming machine 10 displays the notice character in the variable time shortened state by fast-forwarding the movement of the notice character in the normal game state (for example, double speed). The player's dissatisfaction that the movement of the player is simplified can be reduced.

  Hereinafter, the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following, only differences (command reception processing) from the above gaming machine 10 will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing command reception processing in this embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, in step 211, the sub CPU 41 confirms whether or not a variable display pattern command has been received from the main control circuit 30. Further, the sub CPU 41 proceeds to the process of step 212 when the variable display pattern command is received, and proceeds to the process of step 215 when the variable display pattern command is not received.

  In step 212, the sub CPU 41 confirms whether or not the gaming state is a variation time shortening state based on the variation shortening command received from the main control circuit 30, and changes the special symbol variation speed according to the confirmed gaming state. Select. Specifically, it is as shown below. FIG. 9A is a diagram illustrating an example of a variable speed selection table in the present embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, the sub CPU 41 extracts a random number value for speed selection, and changes the special symbol based on the extracted random number value for speed selection and the gaming state (normal gaming state or variation time shortening state). Select speed. For example, when the gaming state is the variation time shortening state and the extracted random number for speed selection is “80”, the sub CPU 41 selects the super high speed (2) as the variation speed of the special symbol.

  In step 213, the sub CPU 41 selects a variable display pattern based on the variable display pattern command received from the main control circuit 30. Specifically, it is as shown below. FIG. 9B shows an example of a variable display pattern selection table in the present embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, for example, when the sub CPU 41 receives a variable display pattern command indicating the variable display pattern “4” from the main control circuit 30, the symbol variation content “normal variation display (5 seconds) + reach” Select Fluctuation display (2.5 seconds).

  In step 214, the sub CPU 41 sets the variation speed selected in step 212 and the symbol variation content selected in step 213.

  In step 215, data based on the command (command other than the variable display pattern command) received from the main control circuit 30 is set.

  According to the present embodiment, the sub CPU 41 determines the variation speed of the special symbol, so that the main CPU 31 determines the variable display pattern that uniquely specifies the variation speed of the special symbol. Can reduce the processing load.

  In this embodiment, a terminal such as a personal computer reproduces a game (pachinko) executed by the gaming machine 10 in the above-described embodiment on the screen by executing a simulation game program stored in a server or the like. can do. In the following, a game reproduced on the terminal screen is called a simulation game.

  Hereinafter, a method for executing a simulation game by a terminal will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following, only differences from the above-described embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 10A is a diagram for explaining a method of executing a simulation game by a terminal. FIG. 10B is an overview diagram showing the terminal 110 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, the terminal 110a and the server 100 are connected via a LAN, and the terminal 110b and the server 100 are connected via a communication line network 120.

  The server 100 stores a simulation game program for executing a simulation game on the screen 111 of the terminal 110. Moreover, the server 100 displays a simulation game on the screen 111 of the terminal 110 by executing a simulation program.

  The simulation game program includes a program for executing main processing including special symbol control processing (step 20) and normal symbol control processing (step 30), random number update processing (step 110), and switch input detection processing ( A program for executing a system timer interrupt process including step 120) and the like, a program for displaying a simulation game on the screen 111 of the terminal 110, and the like are included.

  The terminal 110 is connected to the server 100 via a LAN or a communication line network 120, and displays a simulation game on the screen 111 by a WEB browser or the like. Note that the terminal 110 may be configured to execute the simulation game program without depending on the server 100 by downloading the simulation game program from the server 100.

  Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 10B, the terminal 110 includes a screen 111, a main body unit 112, and an operation unit 113.

  The screen 111 displays an image of a game area including the special symbol display device 4 and the start port 6, and displays images such as the behavior of the game ball on the image of the game area and the variable display of the special symbol.

  The main body 112 is constituted by a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like, and controls each process in the terminal 110. Note that the main body 112 stores the simulation game program when the simulation game program is downloaded.

  The operation unit 113 is configured by a keyboard or the like, and performs the same function as the firing handle 24.

  Note that the terminal 110 includes a speaker that outputs a sound effect or a sound for notifying a player of a predetermined gaming state (a winning gaming state or a big winning gaming state).

  The communication line network 120 is an Internet network or a satellite communication line network that connects the server 100 and the terminal 110.

  The terminal 110 may be configured to execute a simulation game based on a simulation game program read from a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge.

  Further, the simulation game may be executed by the mobile terminal 130 shown in FIG. Specifically, it is as shown below. FIG. 11 is an overview diagram of the mobile terminal 130. As illustrated in FIG. 11, the mobile terminal 130 has a screen 131 having the same function as the above-described screen 111, a speaker 132 having the same function as the above-described speaker, and a function similar to the above-described operation unit 113. And an operation unit 133.

  According to the present embodiment, the server 100 (the terminal 110 or the portable terminal 130) executes the simulation game based on the simulation game program, so that the player can enjoy the simulation game with the terminal 110 or the portable terminal 130. it can.

1 is a diagram illustrating an overview of a gaming machine 10 according to a first embodiment. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a gaming machine 10 according to a first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the gaming machine 10 in the first embodiment (No. 1). FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the gaming machine 10 in the first embodiment (No. 2). FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variable display pattern selection table in the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows the comparison with the fluctuation speed of the special symbol in the normal game state in execution example 1 and the fluctuation speed of the special symbol in the fluctuation time shortening state (the 1). It is a figure which shows the comparison with the fluctuation speed of the special symbol in the normal game state in execution example 1 and the fluctuation speed of the special symbol in the fluctuation time shortening state (the 2). It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the gaming machine 10 in Example 2. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation speed selection table in Example 2, and a variable display pattern selection table. In Example 3, it is a figure for demonstrating the method to perform the simulation of the game machine 10 (the 1). In Example 3, it is a figure for demonstrating the method to perform the simulation of the game machine 10 (the 2).

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Outer frame, 2 ... Inner frame, 3 ... Game board, 4 ... Special symbol display device, 6 ... Start port, 6a ... Start port solenoid, 6S ... Start winning ball switch, 7 ... Normal symbol operation gate, 7S ... Pass Ball switch, 8 ... Grand prize opening, 8a ... Grand prize opening solenoid, 8b ... Seesaw solenoid, 9 ... Out slot, 10 ... Game machine, 16 ... General prize opening, 16S ... General prize ball switch, 20 ... Card unit, 24 ... Launch handle, 25L and 25R ... Speaker, 26L and 26R ... decorative lamp, 28S ... V / count switch, 29S ... count switch, 30 ... main control circuit, 31 ... main CPU, 32 ... main ROM, 33 ... main RAM, 36 ... IC for serial communication, 40 ... sub control circuit, 41 ... sub CPU, 42 ... sub ROM, 43 ... sub RAM, 45 ... image processing circuit, 46 ... sound processing Path 47: ramp processing circuit 51 ... VDP 52 52 D / A converter 53 initial reset circuit 54 image data ROM 61 sound source IC 62 AMP 63 sound data ROM 71 decoration data ROM, 72... Drive circuit, 80... Discharge / launch control circuit, 81... Discharge device, 82 .. Launch device, 100 .. Server, 110 a, 110 b. Communication network 130 Mobile terminal 131 Screen 132 Speaker 133 Operation unit

Claims (4)

On condition that the game ball has passed through the start area, variable display means for displaying a variable display of identification information including a constant speed fluctuation display where the fluctuation speed of the identification information is constant, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, Game state transition means for transitioning the gaming state to a variation time shortening state in which the time during which the constant speed variation display is displayed is shorter than the time during which the constant speed variation display is displayed in the normal gaming state A gaming machine that
The fluctuation speed of the identification information in the constant speed fluctuation display displayed in the fluctuation time shortened state is changed to a fluctuation speed different from the fluctuation speed of the identification information in the constant speed fluctuation display displayed in the normal gaming state. A gaming machine comprising a changing speed changing means.   The fluctuation speed changing means is configured to display the fluctuation speed of the identification information in the constant speed fluctuation display displayed in the fluctuation time shortened state, and the fluctuation speed of the identification information in the constant speed fluctuation display displayed in the normal gaming state. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is changed to a faster fluctuation speed.   The fluctuation speed changing means is configured to display the fluctuation speed of the identification information in the constant speed fluctuation display displayed in the fluctuation time shortened state, and the fluctuation speed of the identification information in the constant speed fluctuation display displayed in the normal gaming state. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is changed to a slower fluctuation speed. On condition that the game ball has passed through the start area, variable display means for displaying a variable display of identification information including a constant speed fluctuation display where the fluctuation speed of the identification information is constant, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, Game state transition means for transitioning the gaming state to a variation time shortening state in which the time during which the constant speed variation display is displayed is shorter than the time during which the constant speed variation display is displayed in the normal gaming state A simulation program for causing a computer to execute a simulation of a gaming machine that performs
The fluctuation speed of the identification information in the constant speed fluctuation display displayed in the fluctuation time shortened state is changed to a fluctuation speed different from the fluctuation speed of the identification information in the constant speed fluctuation display displayed in the normal gaming state. A simulation program for executing a simulation of a gaming machine having a changing speed changing means.

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